Senior Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor

Transform technology into opportunity as an Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor joining our team to protect and defend critical law enforcement information systems and data. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security measures across on-premises and cloud-based environments in compliance with policy and other applicable security standards. This role requires deep cybersecurity expertise and experience securing sensitive law enforcement data in highly regulated environments.

HOW AN INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information threat detection /prevention systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction

• Integrate and correlate logs from firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security tools for holistic situational awareness.

• • Mentor the IT services team to achieve leadership in our cybersecurity posture
  •Monitor, analyze systems and identify security issues for remediation, for example Splunk Enterprise Security
  • Provide information assurance project management, technical security staff oversight, and development of mission critical technical documents
  • The customer mission of national law enforcement requires cybersecurity compliance
  • Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and state/federal agency standards.
• Conduct internal audits using tools such as Nessus to identify vulnerabilities and validate compliance.
• Design and implement security controls in AWS GovCloud and secure on-prem environments.
• Maintain secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies; manage roles and policies using AWS IAM or Okta.
• Enforce secure data handling practices and monitor access to sensitive or classified data repositories.

• • Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree: Bachelors degree
  • Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 2 years in a government or law enforcement environment.
  
  WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Technical Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques including both on-premises and cloud

• Requires familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures
• Requires understanding of firewall theory and configuration
• Knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance standards.

Preferred Skills: One or more security related certifications like ISACA CISA, (ISC)2 CISSP, and/or CEH, CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• Location: Hybrid subject to customer approval
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to pass a comprehensive background check and obtain/maintain agency fitness eligibility or other applicable security clearances.

Clearance: Secret

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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